Legal Secretary, Administration and Reception – ATSILS Hervey Bay

ATSILS; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit legal service in Hervey Bay seeks a dedicated professional for a full-time legal secretarial role. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal or community services, with strong administrative skills and a minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the community while advancing your career. The role includes preparation of court documents and client communication. Competitive salary and supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice

Career Growth Opportunities

Supported Learning and Development

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a legal, justice, or community services environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Prepared to provide at least two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional secretarial and administrative support.
• Assist with preparation of court documents and lodging Legal Aid applications.
• Liaise with teams across Queensland.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication with clients

Data entry

Education

Certificate III in Administration or equivalent

Job description

About Us

ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972 we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.

Benefits of working for ATSILS

• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supported Learning and Development

Role Purpose

Our Hervey Bay Office offers a unique and interesting full-time role where you will enjoy a dynamic blend of legal secretarial and administrative support including client contact teamwork data entry and reception duties. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while serving the community.

About You

You bring at least three years of experience in a professional legal justice or community services environment complemented by a Certificate III or higher in Administration or an equivalent qualification.

Your minimum typing speed is 60 words per minute.

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients is highly valued.

You demonstrate resilience organisational skills and energy in your work.

Additionally you are prepared to provide at least two professional references.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for providing professional secretarial and administrative support. Your will assist with preparation of court documents lodging Legal Aid applications online data processing and reception duties. You will also engage in frequent liaison with teams across Queensland to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. Work a 35-hour week as standard; above-award conditions apply.

We are a non-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned legal service with a proud 50-year history. This role is suited to those with full-time experience in a professional services work culture and two good references.

We have six Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role please email if you would like a copy of the PD.

ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment. Interviews to be held in Hervey Bay promptly.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Diploma,ICT,Fire,Flash,ACCA,AV

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 84000 - 84000